Big brother, he is frail

"what?"

Shen Xizhou's sudden apology stunned Lu Xinglan. Why did Shen Xizhou apologize to him?

A gust of evening wind blew by suddenly, and the leaves rustled. It turned out that the night was so silent.

Shen Xizhou didn't wear the clothes of the disciples of the sect, but just casual clothes.The sharp-eyed Lu Xinglan noticed that some parts of Shen Xizhou's clothes were darker, and there seemed to be blood oozing.

"Are you injured? Is it because you went to the Law Enforcement Hall to receive your punishment?"

Lu Xinglan asked, it was not difficult to hear the concern in it.

However, Shen Xizhou shook his head and avoided the topic: "Brother, I have something to say to you."

"Then, tell me."

Although he didn't know why Shen Xizhou came here in the middle of the night, Lu Xinglan still wanted to know what Shen Xizhou was going to tell him.

As a result, Shen Xizhou's next sentence made Lu Xinglan stunned.

"Eldest brother, actually, I accepted the task of collecting herbs from the Spiritual Medicine Garden to test you."

Lu Xinglan: ...?

"What do you mean?"

At that second, thousands of thoughts flashed through Lu Xinglan's mind.What he never expected was that Shen Xizhou had already started to doubt "him"?So this more than a month of getting along is just to test him, and the kindness to him is just an illusion?

Lu Xinglan's heart sank instantly.

Fortunately, Lu Xinglan was still calm, he continued to listen to Shen Xizhou.

Shen Xizhou continued: "Shortly after joining the sect, someone told me that the elder brother of Lingyun Sect is not as handsome as he appears on the surface, but is actually hypocritical. He is gentle on the surface, but he secretly targets some talented disciples , ruin their future. He told me to beware of you."

"Originally, I am not someone who trusts other people's words casually. It's just that there happened to be a disciple in my family who entered the Lingyun sect, but he left the sect for some reason. I happened to hear him talking to himself, saying that it was the elder brother who designed to let He left the Lingyun Sect. So I took a dubious attitude towards this matter before."

"The Youyunlin incident at the beginning, I thought it had something to do with senior brother. Although I don't know why you came to save me and you were seriously injured, I think you may have another purpose. But after the first contact with senior brother , I don’t think you are the kind of scheming person... until I happened to find out that you are using spiritual power, senior brother. You must know that Elder Aoki said that your meridians are all broken, and you cannot use spiritual power until you recover, but you can. , and kept it a secret—so..."

It made Shen Xizhou doubt himself even more.

Lu Xinglan carefully recalled that if he used the "Xue Huan Jue" to use his spiritual power, there was only one time before the task of collecting herbs in the Spiritual Medicine Garden, that is, when the bureau just gave him the formula.Thinking about it now, Shen Xizhou was indeed nearby at that time, could it be that he discovered it at that time?

He didn't expect that just trying casually would deepen Shen Xizhou's suspicion of him.

No way, it's just such a coincidence.

But it also shows that Shen Xizhou didn't trust him until then, doesn't it?

Lu Xinglan was a little sad.

It could be seen that Lu Xinglan was in a low mood, Shen Xizhou pursed his lower lip, and said again: "So I signed up for the herb-gathering mission, and I took you with me, just to see if Lingzhi attacks you during the herb-gathering process. If so, will you reveal your flaws and use your spiritual power to protect yourself?"

Lu Xinglan gave a wry smile, and asked weakly: "So what's your conclusion? I'm indeed a heinous villain?"

"No." Shen Xizhou immediately denied.

Lu Xinglan raised his head in surprise, and looked directly into Shen Xizhou's eyes.Shen Xizhou's expression was upright, it could be seen that he was not lying.

Lu Xinglan's wounded heart found a little comfort.

That is to say, although Shen Xizhou doubted him, it was only doubting the original owner.The person who has been with Shen Xizhou these days is Lu Xinglan.Lu Xinglan had never done that kind of thing before, and he had no intention of harming Shen Xizhou. If Shen Xizhou still doubted him at this moment, then Lu Xinglan would be completely disappointed.

Even so, Lu Xinglan was still very upset.Thinking back to the fights and jokes with Shen Xizhou these days, I feel a sense of disillusionment.

Shen Xizhou's words were not finished yet: "I don't know why there are such rumors about the senior brother, but hearing is believing, seeing is believing. The senior brother I know is pure and without scheming. Less than a point."

"Stop, stop, stop, I haven't reached the point where I'm innocent." Lu Xinglan didn't think the word "innocence" could be applied to him.Sighing, I felt more relaxed.But what is more anxious is that he can't deny those people's description of him, after all, it is what the original owner did.

Unless Lu Xinglan denies that he is the original owner.But this is impossible to say, and even if it is said, it is impossible for anyone to believe it.

It is estimated that Shen Xizhou has considered these words for a long time, whether to tell him or not.Because as long as Shen Xizhou didn't tell him, Lu Xinglan wouldn't know what Shen Xizhou was thinking, and the two could continue to get along with each other in peace.Telling Lu Xinglan, there will inevitably be estrangement.

But Shen Xizhou felt that this was something Lu Xinglan had to know, otherwise Shen Xizhou would not be able to face Lu Xinglan in the future.

Lu Xinglan was hurt again just for the sake of probing, which made Shen Xizhou feel very guilty.

In fact, he decided to trust Lu Xinglan more than once during the period...

Lu Xinglan said it didn't matter, although at the beginning, he was a little angry about Shen Xizhou's concealment.But now everything is over, he has not suffered any substantial harm, Shen Xizhou also apologized.

He stepped forward, Hu patted Shen Xizhou's head, messed up the latter's hair, and said softly: "Those are not important, you just need to know that they are not talking about me."

"I know you're not." Shen Xizhou murmured in a low voice.

Looking at Lu Xinglan, Shen Xizhou's eyes flickered, then he took out something from his Qiankun bag and solemnly handed it to Lu Xinglan.

Lu Xinglan looked at the things in his hand, a little surprised.

It turned out to be the tip of Shen Xizhou's broken sword.

"What do you give me this for?"

"It's a proof," Shen Xizhou looked at the tip of the sword, as if thinking of something, "I was very unwilling to be rescued by you in Youyun Forest back then. This broken sword proved my weakness. I not only If you don’t have the ability to protect others, you can’t even protect yourself. So senior brother, put this sword tip with you, and give it back to me when I have the strength to protect you one day.”

Lu Xinglan's eyes widened, he stared blankly at Shen Xizhou, dumbfounded.

As expected of the protagonist, he can say such handsome words with a calm face.

But there is something wrong.

Lu Xinglan smiled and said: "Protect me? It's still too early. Don't look at me now, but I'm still powerful. So if you want to get back the tip of the sword, wait another 100 years."

"I try my best..."

Just after Shen Xizhou said these three words, without any warning, he fell straight backwards.Lu Xinglan caught him with quick hands and quick eyes.After the palm touched Shen Xizhou's clothes, it felt a little wet, and when he looked again, his hands were covered with blood.

"Hey, Shen Xizhou, wake up?"

Lu Xinglan called several times to no avail, so he could only help Shen Xizhou into the house.When the lamp was turned on, the room immediately lit up. Under the warm orange light, Shen Xizhou was lying softly on the bed, and Lu Xinglan could clearly see the horrific condition of the other party's back.

The oozing blood stained a large piece of fabric, which was firmly attached to the back, and the scars under the clothes could be vaguely seen.Lu Xinglan carefully took off Shen Xizhou's jacket, and there were a few welts running across his back, not to the point of being ripped apart, but still very serious.

Is this someone from the Law Enforcement Hall?

Lu Xinglan originally thought that even if Shen Xizhou went to receive the punishment, he would not be punished too severely, because he still had credit for it.Now it seems that he was wrong.What Aoki said is right, the Lingyun Sect has clear rewards and punishments, and the Law Enforcement Hall will not show mercy to disciples who make mistakes.

It seemed to be whipping, and a trace of aura was added to the whip, so that the wounds of the punished would not heal so quickly.

By the way, Bai Ren seems to have left a medicine box in this house before.Lu Xinglan glanced at the room, saw the box on the cabinet, and hugged it.When I opened it, it was indeed some ointment made of herbs.

Lu Xinglan was not skilled in applying the medicine, so Lu Xinglan roughly applied the ointment around the wound, and then wrapped Shen Xizhou's upper body with a clean white cloth.Shen Xizhou was too heavy, and it took a lot of effort for Lu Xinglan to lift him up and wrap him in bandages.

After doing all this, Lu Xinglan felt a little tired, so he lay down on the table and fell asleep.

The steady breathing sounds one after another, calm and comfortable.

After a while, Shen Xizhou felt that Lu Xinglan was fast asleep, and stood up enduring the pain on his back.Lu Xinglan leaned his head on the table, his black hair scattered on the table, and with his slow breathing, his long eyelashes fluttered from time to time, without a trace of defense, he didn't even notice Shen Xizhou's approach.

"Brother, thank you."

A smile flashed across Shen Xizhou's eyes, and he said softly.

……

"Brother, are you awake?"

The fragrance of the medicine filled the room, Bai Ren came over with the medicine on time, but saw Lu Xinglan still lying on the bed.

"Strange, Elder Aoki said that senior brother is already awake..." Bai Ren looked at the boiled medicine and said it's a pity, if senior brother doesn't drink it, this bowl of medicine will be wasted.

Hearing Bai Ren's muttering, Lu Xinglan frowned, opened his eyes slightly, the bright sunlight was a bit dazzling, Lu Xinglan blocked it with his arm for a few seconds before he got used to it.

It seems like something happened last night.

At night, while talking under the moon, Shen Xizhou's face quickly flashed in front of Lu Xinglan's eyes, and he jumped up from the bed in shock.Shen Xizhou apologized to him last night, and then he applied medicine to Shen Xizhou's wound and let him rest on the bed, and then he fell asleep lying on the table...

well?How is he in bed?Obviously he slept on the table.

Shen Xizhou also disappeared.

"Bai Ren, thank you for your hard work. You boiled medicine for me so early every day. Didn't you take a break after the task was completed?"

"I didn't do anything, so I don't need to rest, but," Bai Ren's eyes twinkled, as if they were shining, and his admiration was beyond words, "Immortal cultivators are really amazing! After seeing you and The blood ganoderma battle, I want to step into the foundation building stage and start cultivating immortals, what should I do?"

"You are already at the late stage of the Qi refining stage, and it will be soon. I think you have put too much effort into the elixir, so let's focus on cultivation from now on."

Every stage of cultivating immortals is a watershed. Although the late Qi refining stage and the foundation building stage are only one step away, it is not so easy to pass.There are some people who have worked hard for a lifetime, but still can't break through this barrier.

Bai Ren is still young, everything is possible.It's just that Lu Xinglan didn't want him to repeat the mistakes of his previous life.The spirit-replenishing grass can indeed help the Qi refining stage to break through quickly, but it is very unfavorable to the later development and damages the foundation.

Bai Ren laughed, in fact, he has already looked down on it: "Although I still want to cultivate immortality, but I know that with my talent, even if I step on the road of immortality, I can't be as handsome as Senior Brother and Senior Brother Shen, so I don't care about my strength. Lah. Compared to those, I still like working in the Spirit Medicine Garden, and my goal now is to step into the foundation building period and start alchemy!"

Perhaps thanks to this mission, Bai Ren was clear about his goal, and he was not so demanding about what level he was.

Just do your best, and let the rest follow fate.

After hearing Bai Ren's words, Lu Xinglan was moved like an old father, feeling like a child has finally grown up.

"Ah, by the way, Senior Brother Yao Qing and the others have been punished, and they won't be able to make it through for a while. They asked me to tell Senior Brother that their reckless actions this time caused you a lot of trouble, and they want to apologize to you."

Lu Xinglan waved his hand.

What kind of day is this, one by one I say sorry to him one after another.

However, judging from Shen Xizhou's injuries yesterday, the punishment of the Law Enforcement Hall is indeed strict. I hope their injuries can heal sooner.

"Don't worry about other people's injuries, the punishment for you is coming."

Aoki suddenly appeared in the room, and he didn't say hello in advance. Fortunately, Lu Xinglan's mental quality is good, otherwise he would have been scared and shouted.

"punish?"

There was a kind smile on Aoki's face, he took out a stack of rice paper and ink, and said: "Zonggui, copy it, a thousand copies."

Lu Xinglan lay back on the bed embarrassingly.

He'd better get some sleep.

I don't wake up this time.